Tanzania Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Tanzania Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | 5,855,189 | 2.12% |
| Mwanza | 1,320,718 | 4.57% |
| Dodoma | 934,592 | 5.13% |
| Zanzibar | 815,650 | 3.54% |
| Arusha | 723,101 | 4.02% |
| Mbeya | 620,645 | 3.46% |
| Morogoro | 560,479 | 4.42% |
| Kahama | 554,094 | 5.13% |
| Tanga | 480,535 | 5.13% |
| Geita | 388,413 | 5.13% |
| Songea | 328,288 | 3.48% |
| Kibaha | 324,111 | 5.13% |
| Bariadi | 318,697 | 5.13% |
| Kasulu | 291,086 | 5.13% |
| Tunduma | 267,865 | 5.13% |
| Tabora | 251,839 | 3.27% |
| Ifakara | 251,417 | 5.13% |
| Mpanda | 249,579 | 5.13% |
| Kigoma | 239,527 | 0.76% |
| Moshi | 238,759 | 1.87% |
| Iringa | 227,498 | 2.95% |
| Bunda | 223,480 | 5.13% |
| Sumbawanga | 213,637 | 3.95% |
| Singida | 202,132 | 5.13% |
| Musoma | 177,891 | 2.03% |
| Tarime | 162,499 | 5.13% |
| Mtwara | 161,038 | 3.42% |
| Shinyanga | 157,370 | 3.02% |
| Nzega | 152,911 | 5.13% |
| Bukoba | 151,948 | 1.19% |
| Makambako | 141,966 | 5.13% |
| Sengerema | 126,925 | 3.64% |
| Handeni | 123,892 | 3.26% |
| Mafinga | 121,291 | 5.13% |
| Njombe | 107,161 | 3.74% |
| Masasi | 106,561 | 4.4% |
| Lindi | 102,500 | 1.89% |
| Vwawa | 100,258 | 4.21% |
| Kondoa | 98,253 | 5.13% |
| Katoro | 91,605 | 5.13% |
| Vikindu | 85,498 | 5.13% |
| Mbinga | 74,344 | 5.13% |
| Babati | 71,685 | 1.54% |
| Korogwe | 64,493 | 0.98% |
| Chake Chake | 63,570 | 5.13% |
| Bagamoyo | 62,472 | 3.24% |
| Kibaigwa | 61,136 | 5.13% |
| Masumbwe | 61,070 | 5.13% |
| Mbuguni | 60,827 | 5.13% |
| Tunduru | 57,350 | 4.55% |
| Diobahika | 54,963 | 5.13% |
| Igunga | 54,963 | 5.13% |
| Ikwiriri | 54,404 | 4.86% |
| Tukuyu | 53,778 | 1.84% |
| Utengule | 53,109 | 1.52% |
| Ushirombo | 52,923 | 4.14% |
| Mbulu | 49,566 | 2.23% |
| Dumila | 48,856 | 5.13% |
| Gairo | 48,856 | 5.13% |
| Mlowo | 48,856 | 5.13% |
| Rujewa | 48,413 | 3.61% |
| Kilosa | 47,642 | 2.35% |
| Nansio | 47,158 | 1.75% |
| Kyela | 46,845 | -0.08% |
| Magu | 40,823 | 3.92% |
| Namanyere | 40,675 | 0.42% |
| Newala | 39,821 | 3.38% |
| Bomang'ombe | 39,009 | 0.97% |
| Same | 38,476 | 2.9% |
| Wete | 37,725 | 1.21% |
| Nungwi | 37,573 | 5.13% |
| Lushoto | 36,646 | 1.89% |
| Chato | 36,013 | 4.67% |
| Misungwi | 35,282 | 4.14% |
| Chalinze | 35,095 | 4.88% |
| Ngudu | 34,600 | 1.62% |
| Mugumu | 34,344 | 4.32% |
| Mpwapwa | 33,962 | 3.15% |
| Buseresere | 32,978 | 5.13% |
| Urambo | 32,759 | 0.78% |
| Kisesa | 32,270 | 1.84% |
| Maswa | 32,034 | 3.42% |
| Matundasi | 31,846 | 5.13% |
| Kibondo | 30,760 | 3.12% |
| Liwale | 30,535 | 5.13% |
| Sirari | 30,535 | 5.13% |
| Mkoani | 28,970 | 5.12% |
| Kilindoni | 28,613 | 5.13% |
| Manyoni | 27,334 | 2.26% |
| Nkome | 27,334 | 2.26% |
| Itigi | 26,927 | 2.92% |
| Ruaha | 26,927 | 2.92% |
| Makongorosi | 26,525 | 2.76% |
| Mwanhuzi | 26,460 | 5.13% |
| Kilwa Masoko | 25,853 | 4.69% |
| Ubaruku | 25,369 | 2.48% |
| Mkuranga | 24,428 | 5.13% |
| Ruangwa | 24,428 | 5.13% |
| Mwanga | 24,025 | 3.42% |
| Katesh | 23,949 | 2.78% |
| Matongo | 23,067 | 3.63% |
| Mikumi | 23,067 | 3.63% |
| Tandahimba | 23,067 | 3.63% |
| Hedaru | 22,852 | 2.14% |
| Mlimba | 22,852 | 2.14% |
| Shirati | 22,672 | 4.65% |
| Karatu | 22,534 | 3.03% |
| Malinyi | 22,439 | 2.92% |
| Usa River | 22,336 | 1.55% |
| Makuyuni | 21,701 | 2.06% |
| Nachingwea | 21,414 | 0.49% |
| Muheza | 21,343 | 1.64% |
| Igurusi | 20,884 | 2.39% |
| Tarakea | 20,502 | 3.31% |
| Kibiti | 19,903 | 2.55% |
| Madizini | 19,903 | 2.55% |
| Mvomero | 19,903 | 2.55% |
| Ilula | 19,682 | 3.73% |
| Kiomboi | 18,905 | 2.17% |
Tanzania Overview
The largest city in Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, with a population of 5,855,189 people.
As one of the world’s largest countries by area, Tanzania also has a population to match. The 31st largest country in the world has the 27th biggest population spread across its cities and towns. Tanzania’s most populous city is Dar es Salaam, which has over 5.9M residents.
When looking at the urban and rural populations, it is amazing to see just how quickly the urban areas in Tanzania have developed and grown. Back in 1960, about 95% of the population lived in what were considered rural areas. This number has declined in recent years, with 2015 data showing that just 68% of the country live in rural areas. While this is still significantly higher than many other countries, it is quite a decrease from the statistics from several decades ago, showing that the area is developing and more natives and immigrants are pursuing the educational and employment opportunities that Tanzania’s major cities have to offer.
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